Shipwreck cove

Add to the list of stories this little house can tell. The nearby communities and lush Cowichan Valley invites you to explore the area by hiking or biking the nearby mountain trails and single track runs, whale watching, fishing or sightseeing by boat, or paddling by kayak or paddle board among the twin river fed bird estuary in the back yard. The area hosts a plethora of bird life from hummingbirds, kingfishers, woodpeckers, herons, eagles and trumpeter swans to name a few! The house is surrounded by big leaf maples, cedars sequoia fir and palm trees, and has a seasonal herb garden that guests are welcome to use, right next to the barbecue on the waterside deck. If you watch the tide, paddle boarding can be done to explore the estuary right from the beach, bigger boats have access to a boat launch less than a kilometre toward Cowichan Bay. The guests are welcome to the entire beach to the left of the base of the stairs, there is ample room for a fire in the fire pit (within the tidal zone, not to be left unattended). The hot tub is located half way down the stairs to the beach, and guests are welcome to use it. There is a small private cabin on the right hand side of the beach stairs that is a separate occupancy and not part of this rental. Parking for shipwreck cove is in the immediate driveway next to the house, the driveway access on the cow bay side is for the beach cabin. I’m quite happy to help you as a verbal tour guide to the area, my contact is through Airbnb or the welcoming pamphlet on the kitchen table, I sometimes stay in the beach cottage (around 400+feet from the main house through the trees and down the stairs) The view from the house is of mount Tzouhalem (across the water) which has great hiking and mountain biking trails, the town offers whale watching, lovely eateries, pubs and fine dining, as well as a fantastic bakery, shopping, or strolls on the docks. I’d suggest backing into the driveway, it’s easier to get back onto the road! Also, garbage and recycling must be separated, soft plastic belongs in the garbage, there’s notes on the cans and a guide on the cork board. Pets are welcome but must be registered, and a pet deposit is necessary to cover extra cleaning or damages .